“We are an Affirming Congregation”

Our church family celebrated becoming an “Affirming Congregation” in December. Becoming affirming means that we have pledged to be intentional about accepting everyone – color race, gender identity, creed, ability, whatever. When I told one of my beloved family members about our celebration, the reaction was, “Isn’t everyone accepting? Aren’t… Continue reading

Things to do in January: Read a good book, get a library card

Things to do in January: Read a good book, get a library card – Charmaine J. Forde  As we enter the New Year, we would like to take a moment to thank our library patrons. To thank you for your continued support over the years, through the borrowing of materials,… Continue reading

Delicate Antique Christening Gown Serves Across the Generations

Early in December, Meghan Shaughnessy and Derek Miller brought their daughter Frances Mae to St. Thomas More Anglican Church to be christened.  Her attire brought additional significance to the event.  Frances wore a hand-stitched silk gown created and embroidered by one of her ancestors.   Louisa Kenard Nowell of Devonshire England… Continue reading

Rev. Peter Mills with his children Laura, Tim and Joel Retirement Party

What a fun-filled time we had singing Christmas music accompanied by guitar, a multi-combo instrument and piano! A rollicking rendition of “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” was performed by the Cavan Players; in a second hilarious skit, Ted Hodgkinson and Phillip Winslow, portrayed themselves as two buddies fishing at Tidewater Wharf… Continue reading

Township Donates to Millbrook & District Foodshare

At the last Council meeting in December, Council demonstrated some holiday spirit with a $2500 donation to the Millbrook and District Foodshare, accepted by the organization’s President Tamara Easto.  Food insecurity is a growing risk everywhere, fueled by rising food costs.  In 2021 the organization distributed 39 hampers, but this… Continue reading

Millbrook Dental Centre Offers Day of Free Dental Care

Pictured in the back row from left to right are Millbrook Dental staff Chantelle, Stacey, Alex, Brianna and Melissa with Dr. Lee, Carrie and Heather in front.  Last month the clinic hosted their first annual free dental care day to give back to the community.  Participants were grateful for the… Continue reading

Sandwich Sisters Making a Difference 

At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the dining rooms of shelters across the province closed to meet public health regulations.  These restrictions limited the shelters’ clientele to a regular food supply, and prompted two women in the Beaches are of Toronto to launch a volunteer profram providing sandwiches to… Continue reading